Lepeniotis: ‘We need steps to see fans of all teams like in Spain’

Immediately after the Final Four draw for the Greek Cup, Nikos Lepeniotis spoke at Show Must Go On and Spyros Kavalieratos. The Olympiacos general manager stressed that there will be a nice Final Four while stressing that further steps are needed to see situations like in Spain with fans of all teams.

The statements of Lepeniotis in detail

For fan attendance at the Final Four: “The Final Four is in 10-11 days. At the moment 10% is allowed, we can’t say anything about this track. If it increases, we have been informed by the federation and I am happy about it, they will share it on the spot. in Crete and that’s true I don’t know how the final four will be nice the stadium will be offered so the measures are taken and we don’t have any problems there will be fans from all four teams will not be a problem with the people the conditions and the timing of the days means we’re going to have a good Final Four.”

If the capacity is increased to 1,500 when the teams get some tickets and can pass them on to their own fans: “I think it’s difficult for something like this to happen. We will follow the instructions of the federation, the federation will decide with the local bodies, we cannot intervene and demand anything. After so many years this Final Four will take place of which we must follow concrete measures and instructions. We are waiting for the instructions”.

If you dream of situations like Spain with fans of all teams: “This should have happened in Greece 100% for years. Since we have been doing this sport for several years, we need steps to get there. I believe it will happen in the future, I want to be optimistic. It’s going to be a very good Final Four for the world, this and what’s to come.”

Shortly thereafter, he told media representatives:

For the presence of the “red and white” players at national team matches: “There is no special agreement from our side. What the administration and the presidents in the administration of the federation have expressed is that our players are available for the national team. As you understand, this is a very difficult case, because the day before we play a game for the Euroleague, and the next day the national team has the first game.

But I think it’s also a question of the players how they’re going to feel when they’re relaxed so they can help. I think that at least in the second game it will be even easier for the players to join in. I don’t know who the national coach will invite, but I think it’s a very good opportunity, at least for the Friday game, for the people to enjoy the national team in a very competitive game, with as many players as possible from Olympiakos and Panathinaikos “.

For the institution of the Final Four that returns: “We hope and wish for a great Final Four. We believe that this is an opportunity for Greek basketball, after several years of organizing a final four of the cup again, to wear their best suit and show the best possible result. We believe that after a few years we have an opportunity to have two great days, to fill the basketball world, to make everyone happy in those moments and of course to win the best. We wish Olympiacos the best!”

Whether he thinks the finale is a question of “eternity”: “The results so far and the games that take place in the Basket League show that no game result can be guaranteed. Both us and Panathinaikos find it difficult to win multiple games. The Euroleague and the games in a row are tiring, so now, like in previous years, it’s difficult to win everywhere.

Of course nothing is given. It’s two very difficult quarter-finals for us and Panathinaikos. But I think Olympiacos can handle it and get to the final. The fact that these are two competing semi-finals will surely add even more value to the last four. And that’s the way it should be… I don’t know who the final couple will be, but we should be there.”